Body Endeavors has been a proud affiliate and Teacher-Training Center for the Power Pilates programs since 2002. Our programs provide the finest in Classical-Style Pilates training available in todays market. Body Endeavors has trained hundreds of students in Pilates Mat and Apparatus since these programs began with us. Our instructors can be found all over the Chicagoland area, suburbs and around the country. |
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Power Pilates began its Classical-Style Teacher-Training programs in 1997 and is based in New York City. Power Pilates and Body Endeavors also provide strong programs in Continuing Education. By Choosing to train with us, you will become a part of an organization and family which is not only recognized across the country, but has expanded worldwide. Please view www.powerpilates.com to learn more about Power Pilates and its reputation for excellence.
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Power Pilates Mat and Apparatus Training Programs
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If you are interested in getting trained as a Pilates Mat instructor, you will want to view our BEGINNER or INTERMEDIATE MAT courses. If you are interested in learning to teach on the Pilates equipment also, you will focus on our COMPREHENSIVE or SYSTEMS TRAINING programs.
Learn to Teach a Beginner Mat Class! This 3-day class will enable you to teach beginner level exercises in a group or private setting. We will review anatomy, and learn and practice teaching skills in a supportive and comfortable environment. You may receive CEC's for this class if you are affiliated with ACE or AFAA! Workbook, tests and materials provided.
Beginner Mat
(Choose one weekend) |
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January 25 - 27
April 11 - 13
June 6 - 8
August 15 - 17
October 24 - 26 |
Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm
Prerequisites:
To have taken 10-15 mat classes, and read chapters 1-3 of the anatomy of movement, by Blandine Germain-Calais. (This book can only be found on Amazon.com)
$500.00 ($450.00 with proof of Pilates certification through another organization)
Purchase Beginner and Intermediate Mat Training at the same time and pay only $900! Save $100!
Add to your Beginner Mat repertiore. By learning additional exercises, you can extend and challenge your mat class students further. More time for practice and feedback from fellow students is invaluable! New workbook provided.
Intermediate Mat
(Choose one weekend) |
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April 25-27
October 3-5
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Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm
Pre-requisites:
Intermediate Mat is only open to students who have taken our Beginner Mat program.
$500.00 ($450.00 with proof of Pilates certification through another organization)
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Comprehensive Training Programs
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In this 6-9 month program you will learn Beginner through Advanced level exercises on the Pilates Mat and all apparatus. This program is great for students interested in a career as a Pilates instructor. Workbook and tests are provided. The following is a list of requirements during the program:
- 4 weekend intensives
- Mandatory apprentice meetings once a week for 16 weeks during the program (time and day of meeting to be determined by the group)
- 600 apprentice hours to be completed at Body Endeavors or a Power Pilates Participating Center (Please view the Power Pilates website to find a Participating Center near you).
- A once a week workout (private or semi-private) with a Power Pilates teacher-trainer or senior instructor at Body Endeavors
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| Comprehensive Training Programs |
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Spring/Summer 2008
Weekend 1 - May 16-18
Weekend 2 - June 20-22
Weekend 3 - July 18-20
Weekend 4 - August 22-24
Fall/Winter 2008-2009
Weekend 1 - November 7-9
Weekend 2 - December 5-7
Weekend 3 - January 16-18, 2009
Weekend 4 - Feb 20-22, 2009 |
Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
Prerequisites:
To have taken 25+ private or semi-private sessions and also attended the beginner mat certification.
$4000.00
Purchase Beginner and Intermediate Mat, plus Comprehensive Training at the same time and pay only $4750! A savings of $250!
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Systems Training Programs
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This program is ideal for people who live out of the area, or work full-time and are not able to do the entire Comprehensive Training program as it is. Set up in three, 3-4 weekend programs with self-study hours, the student is able to acheive the same material given in the Comprehensive program, at their own pace.
Learn to teach Beginner - Beg/Intermediate level exercises on the Pilates Mat and all apparatus. 100 Self-study hours will be required during the program in addition to the 4 weekends. Purchase of the Power Pilates Teacher-Training DVD also required. (Go to www.powerpilates.com to purchase videos)
| Systems Training Level 1 |
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Weekend 1 - March 14-16
Weekend 2 - April - 4-6
Weekend 3 - April 18-20
Weekend 4 - May 2 - 3
Weekend 1 - Sept 12-14
Weekend 2 - Sept 26-28
Weekend 3 - Oct 10-12
Weekend 4 - Oct 24 - 25
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Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
Pre-requisites:
To have taken the Beginner Mat Certification and also 25+ private or semi-private sessions on the Equipment.
$2800
Beg/Intermediate - Adv/Intermediate Level material on the Mat and all apparatus. An additional 100 self-study hours required in addition to the Power Pilates Training DVD.
| Systems Training Level 2 |
2008 |
Weekend 1 - Oct 17-19
Weekend 2 - Nov. 7-9
Weekend 3- Nov 21-23
Weekend 4 - Dec 13 14
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Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm for weekends 1-3. Weekend #4, Friday and Saturday final testing TBA.
Pre-requisites:
To have completed Systems Training Level 1
$2800
Learn the Advanced exercises on the Mat and all apparatus. An additional 50 self-study hours required as well as the Power Pilates DVD.
| Systems Training Level 3 |
2008 |
TBA
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Hours: Friday 12-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm for weekends 1-2. Weekend #3, Friday and Saturday final testing TBA.
Pre-requisites:
To have completed Systems Training Level 1 and 2.
$1300
Registration and Payments |
All Teacher-Training programs will be held at Body Endeavors. However all payments and applications will go directly to the Power Pilates studio in NYC. You may register online at the Power Pilates website, or fax or mail the application in to them directly. It is recommended to register at least 2 weeks prior to a program if possible. This will ensure that your application is received, you are placed in the program of choice, and that all your study materials are received with ample time before the program begins. Please contact Zoey Pena at Power Pilates in NYC for all payment questions. Call her at 212-627-5852. or email at zoey@powerpilates.com.
Once Body Endeavors has received notification from Power Pilates of deposit or full payment for the Comprehensive Training program, the student will receive a 20% discount on all private and semi-privates sessions as well as 1/2 price mat classes. For Systems Training students, a 15% discount and 1/2-price Mat classes will be granted. These discounts are only available at Body Endeavors, not at the local Power Pilates studios.
BODY ENDEAVORS TEACHER-TRAINING STAFF
The Teacher-Training Staff for Power Pilates at Body Endeavors bring years of knowledge and experience to the program. All Teacher-Trainers are trained extensively in the Power Pilates approach, and are required to attend annual Continuing Education courses to stay current with their skills. It is important to the work of Joseph Pilates and to Power Pilates to provide a Univeral and Consistent teaching style around the world.
Liv Michele Berger - STUDIO OWNER/DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING/POWER PILATES TEACHER-TRAINER
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Liv has been teaching and practicing Pilates since 1993. She was born and raised near Berkeley in Northern California. She received her BA in Dance from the University of California at Irvine and has resided in Chicago since the Fall of 1993. After studying extensively with the Master-Teacher of Teachers, Romana Kryzanowska, and completing a Massage Therapy Certification she opened Body Endeavors in 1997. In 2002 she affiliated with Power Pilates in NYC to bring to Chicago the finest in Teacher-Training programs available in today's market.
Today, Liv is a Pilates Instructor, Teacher-Trainer and Massage Therapist in addition to owning and operating four studios in the Chicagoland area. (Body Endeavors and Body Endeavors II, plus 2 Power Pilates Studios located inside Equinox Fitness Clubs). She currently employs some of the most skilled Pilates instructors, Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, Nutritionists and Weight-loss experts in Chicago. Liv has personally awarded Training Certificates to hundreds of Pilates Trainers around the country through the Power Pilates training program. She is strongly committed to the teaching of Classical Pilates and providing the highest quality in health and fitness related programs to as many people as she can reach.
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Linda Spriggs - POWER PILATES TEACHER TRAINER
Linda has been a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates at Body Endeavors since 2003. Linda was trained originally to teach Classical Pilates by Master Teacher of Teachers - Romana Krysanowska in January 1997. Before teaching Pilates, Linda enjoyed an extensive career as a dance performer, choreographer, director and coach. She is a former Principle Dancer with the world reknown Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Prior to moving her family to Chicago, Linda served an eight year tenure as a Professor of Dance at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Additionally, she has served as Adjunct Professor at Barat College, Lake Forest, IL, visiting faculty at Columbia College, Chicago, IL and co-founder of Deeply Rooted Productions, Chicago, IL to name a few institutions and dance companies with which she has been affiliated. Linda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Juillard School, New York. NY, and a Masters Degree from The University of Michigan, Ann, Arbor, MI. Lindas' extensive Dance and Pilates background brings a wealth of knowledge to the Power Pilates programs at Body Endeavors.
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Andrea Dow - POWER PILATES TEACHER TRAINER
Andrea is the owner and director of Core Concepts Pilates studio in Milwaukee, WI. Core Concepts is considered a Particpating Studio for the Power Pilates programs, and is a Sister-Studio of Body Endeavors in Chicago. She joined the Teacher Training staff at Body Endeavors in early 2006 and has studied extensively with Power Pilates as well as The Physicalmind Institute to receive Pilates education. Additionally, Andrea received her B.S. in Kinesiology from UW-Madison, and holds certifications in Yoga, Personal Training and Nutrition. Andrea has always known that she wanted to help people live healthier lives and pursue her passion for movement. Through dance she was introduced to Pilates, and immediately felt a connection with the method's ability to connect mind, body and soul to transform people. With her unique background that blends many movement and health modalities, Andrea is dedicated and passionate about helping people of all levels achieve optimal health and wellness.
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Husband and wife Doug and Alicia Zabrocki were co-owners and directors of The Pilates Center of the Southwest in Scottsdale, Arizona from 2002-2007. In May of 2007, they moved back to Chicago to join us here at Body Endeavors. In Arizona, the Zabrockis’ operated as the Power Pilates Affiliate Training Center for the Southwest region, and bring to Chicago their great wealth of knowledge and integrity about Pilates and Teacher-Training. Currently, Alicia and Doug work with clients and are Teacher-Training at Body Endeavors, the Power Pilates studios inside Equinox Fitness Clubs and at their own studio, Gourmet Pilates, Inc.
Just as the work of Joseph Pilates creates balance in the body, Doug and Alicia practice this approach to their relationship, business and life. We could not be more thrilled than to have the Zabrocki’s here with us as a part of our Chicago team!
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| Alicia Zabrocki - POWER PILATES TEACHER TRAINER |
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Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Alicia’s background includes 10 years of competitive gymnastics and an accomplished professional modern dance career. She received her B.F.A in Dance from the University of Illinois.
After having knee surgery, she was introduced to Pilates upon completion of physical therapy. Pilates awakened her to her own weaknesses and imbalances from habitual patterns from years of training in gymnastics and dance. Alicia was inspired by this experience and decided that she wanted to learn to teach. In 1997, she trained in the Classical method and certified with Master-Teacher, Romana Kryzanowska. Early in her Pilates career she became a leader in the industry by taking positions as supervisor of apprentices at The Pilates Studio of the Midwest and manager of Fitness Foundations Pilates studio in Chicago. After moving to Arizona in 2001, she took her role as a leader to the next level by opening The Pilates Center of the Southwest in 2002 with her husband Doug, and becoming a Power Pilates Teacher-Trainer.
Alicia has trained several high-profile personalities and athletes, including, Sarah Ferguson ‘Duchess of York’, John Olerud of the New York Yankees, Jim Jackson or the Phoenix Suns, and Betsy King of the Women’s Professional Golf association. Her years of dedication and commitment to the craft of Pilates are widely recognized and appreciated!
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Doug Zabrocki - POWER PILATES TEACHER TRAINER
Born and raised in Minnesota, Doug has over 20 years of education and experience in the Fitness and Wellness industry. Doug originally worked as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist, in settings ranging from clinical, hospital based programs to high end health clubs. Through this experience he strengthened his understanding of form, function and appropriate exercise prescription. With a strong background in Exercise Physiology from the University of Minnesota, and a life long passion for the martial arts, Pilates became a very logical and appropriate career direction.
In 1997 Doug studied at The Pilates Studio of the Midwest in Chicago and was certified to teach Pilates by master teacher, Romana Kryzanowska. (At the studio, he met his future wife, Alicia) After certifying he could combine his fitness background and his extensive knowledge of anatomy, to bring a cutting-edge clinical approach and physical challenge to his Pilates teaching. Both clients and apprentices benefit from this special blend of knowledge and expertise in their experience with Doug. We could not be happier to have him on staff at Body Endeavors!
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To register, or for more info. call Liv Berger or email her at:
Email: Lberger31@cs.com
Phone: 312.202.0028
